All three were brought to Tallaght Hospital for treatment but were released that evening.

Gardai arrested a man in connection with the incident on Tuesday night.

The spokesman said: “Gardai investigating the incident arrested a male in his late 20s in the Kilakee area last night and he is currently detained at Tallaght Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.”

It is believed the suspect is a 26-year-old male who is originally from the Raheny area and has a number of previous convictions.

Anyone with any information is urged to contact Tallaght Garda Station on 01 6666000, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.